I’m an interior designer and people always waste their money on the same things – you don’t need a bar cart for starters
AN INTERIOR designer has revealed some of the furniture items people waste their money on when they don’t need to.
Nick Lewis, from Canada, explained why people end up forking out for the trendy items, even though they don’t look great or are unnecessary.
He explained: “These are the items I see pop up over and over that people say they need to have them, and I’m going to tell you that I don’t think that you do.”
The first thing most people rush to buy for their homes but don’t actually need are side tables.
According to Nick, you shouldn’t just buy side tables until you know exactly what you need and where you need it – otherwise you’re just throwing money away.
“Think twice about whether every seat really needs it’s own end table, because I don’t think it necessarily does,” he said.
The same thing can be said for bedside tables, which many people think are a necessity for their bedrooms.
If you’ve got a smaller bedroom, the chances are your nightstands are taking up valuable space, so unless you really need the storage there’s no purpose for them, Nick expalined.
“You’d be better off with something like a basic shelf,” he added.
Footstools and ottomans are also a waste of money, as far as the interior expert is concerned.
Even if you think you’ll use them as extra seating when you have guests you should avoid them, since they take up a lot of room.
Next on Nick’s list are bar carts, since there are better options for storing booze and glasses.
“Do you really need to all that alcohol? I don’t think you do. And I think you’ve got better places to store your glassware, maybe in the kitchen or in a bar cabinet,” Nick said.
And finally, any kind of pricey seasonal decor is a big no-no for the pro.
Do you really need a new wreath for your door every couple of months? Not according to Nick, who said a lot of it is a waste of money.
Not only can adding home accessories to fit every holiday and season be pricey, but it’s really easy to go overboard and end up with a tacky mess.